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blanket

Definition

  • noun: a covering made of cloth that is used especially on a bed to keep you warm
  • noun: a large usually oblong piece of woven fabric used as a bed covering
  • verb: to cover (something)
  • verb: to cover with or as if with a blanket
  • usually singular

Examples

  • The witness was given 'blanket' protection from prosecution. [=the witness would not be prosecuted for anything]

  • The job was her 'security blanket'. [=the job was the thing that made her feel safe and secure]

  • A 'blanket' of gloom spread over the crowd when they realized their team would lose.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) up to some serious shit. What I want from you is his Saudi e-mail Ammar, bro, I know that you know this dude. Just give me his e-mail, and I will-I will give you a blanket. I will give you a blanket and some solid food. I know that you know him. I told you before, I won't talk to you. (..)
    2012 Zero Dark Thirty